Thread: Mantec v safari snorkel

Urban Panzer has a Mantec install on his site.
Guess the main differences are that the Mantec is more internal than the Safari.
Personally I prefer the Safari, but other than that I don't think there's much between them.

hi Matt

I fitted a MANTEC Snorkel May 2012, and noisey it ain't (unless of course you dont like the turbo whistle) I chose the MANTEC because it was unobtrusive looking and designed for the D2 and other than that it does what all elevated air intakes do, it delivers dry, cooler, cleaner air to the engine. Apart from the imaginary RAM effect often attributed to a SAFARI Snorkel i reckon it functions no better or worse than any other. With the MANTEC there is a little vehicle disassembly and 'tin work' involved but take your time and the result is very satisfying.

onebob

Any Pics Onebob of the Mantec and where did you buy yours?

I am thinking Paddock spares haven't worked out freight though.

I am just trying to minimise the wind noise in the passenger seat.

Originally Posted by onebob

hi Matt

I fitted a MANTEC Snorkel May 2012, and noisey it ain't (unless of course you dont like the turbo whistle) I chose the MANTEC because it was unobtrusive looking and designed for the D2 and other than that it does what all elevated air intakes do, it delivers dry, cooler, cleaner air to the engine. Apart from the imaginary RAM effect often attributed to a SAFARI Snorkel i reckon it functions no better or worse than any other. With the MANTEC there is a little vehicle disassembly and 'tin work' involved but take your time and the result is very satisfying.

onebob

Originally Posted by mattg

I am thinking Paddock spares haven't worked out freight though.

Nichola strikes again, no doubt. Don't know what happened to the customer service people they used to have? They were fast and no fuss when I ordered previously but the current "customer service" person is truly abysmal. Getting a shipping quote is like getting blood out of a stone. If you can find for a similar price anywhere else I'd buy from them. Otherwise all I can advise is to just keep hounding her, on a daily basis. If you don't get a response within 24hrs, email again until you do.

cheers
Paul

I purchased locally from ROVERCRAFT (they're in WA & VIC).
I gotta say that there is no detectable wind noise because of the pipework being tucked away in the mudguard and what pipe is exposed is pulled in snug against the A pillar so it seemingly doesn't interfere significantly with the airflow over the body.
Yes i got pics but PHOTOBUCKET is down at this moment .... will post later on.

onebob

Do you have the top facing forward or backwards?

Originally Posted by mattg

Do you have the top facing forward or backwards?

.......facing backwards it the only way the MANTEC is designed to work - if you want forward facing (and i've thought of it) look to buying a Southdown brand snorkle HEAD - they sell them as spare parts.

onebob

Originally Posted by onebob

.......facing backwards it the only way the MANTEC is designed to work - if you want forward facing (and i've thought of it) look to buying a Southdown brand snorkle HEAD - they sell them as spare parts.

onebob

Photobucket is still down so i have attached an image to this post - 'tis not the best but gives you an idea until i can link to photobucket.

onebob